tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834958948586521727.post6437095243324607765..comments2024-03-07T10:37:33.041-06:00Comments on Art Journaling on Purpose: Art Journaling Saved Mescrapwordsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834958948586521727.post-11295321655220692502015-08-21T04:09:07.215-05:002015-08-21T04:09:07.215-05:00This is so true and so sad! Most of us have feeli...This is so true and so sad! Most of us have feelings like these, but very few manage to free themselves from these bonds!<br />Blessings,<br />CharriFlutterbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13195237474228884595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834958948586521727.post-46583233636486191732015-07-28T10:07:27.085-05:002015-07-28T10:07:27.085-05:00Fantastic post, Les!!! I often find myself with th...Fantastic post, Les!!! I often find myself with those feelings of "I'll never be as good . . . " regarding my art. Did I mention, I have those feelings OFTEN? Thank you for reminding me to enjoy the process and never give up on myself. Adore you, love!!!! Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17800466894354194636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834958948586521727.post-81583649383276891552015-07-28T07:11:28.665-05:002015-07-28T07:11:28.665-05:00I just want to add something for the lady who wrot...I just want to add something for the lady who wrote "I can never create beautiful art so why try?". I think when you look on the internet you easily can get the impression that art journaling is all about creating a beautiful mixed-media page in your journal. It has a commercial side as well with all the art supplies being available. But that's not what it's all about, it's about expressing yourself in a creative way that appeals to you. And it's about the process not the end result. <br /><br />I'm also a starter and in the beginning I was very overwhelmed, confused and paralyzed by all that I saw. After understanding the essence of art journaling and get back in touch with myself it's so much easier to create. I like keeping it small and simple at the moment. I don't have many art supplies, but I experiment with what I have. <br /><br />If you don't know where tot start just take a magazine and look what picture you like or you are drawn to, what picture expresses you, your style, your wishes, your feelings etc. Just glue it in your journal. Mayby before you glue it you can colour a part of the background in a colour you like. Once you're started more ideas will come to mind and you will begin to experiment and will have fun doing this.<br /><br />A few days ago I took a very little piece of cardboard from the catfoodpackage and made a mini collage. I used two little pictures from a magazine and cut out a word from the same magazine. I have a lovely stamp with the words 'love you today' and I stamped it on paper, cut it out and coloured it a bit with a coloured pencil. I once got a box with chalk pastel and I used it now on watercolour paper. Just coloured with a few different colours on the paper and with my finger and some water merge the colours, then drew some black waving lines with a black watercolour pencil. I cut a oblong piece out of it and used it as a border on the left side of the collage. The background of the cardboard I also coloured with the pastels. I would love tot have some paint, but I haven't. That's why I try to be creative with what I do have. In the end I glued all the elements on the cardboard and outlined some here and there with a black watercolour pencil and black marker . I really loved the result, it really expresses me. Though it was very simple to create. <br /><br />An artist that writes a lot about the topic of today is Lisa Sonora. On her blog there is a free 30 day journal project going on. I get the blogs in the email, but on the blog for some posts you have to go back to january. That's when she first did this particular challenge also. You can also find the links on her facebook or twitter page. Here blogs are very interesting and inspirational to read and can be very helpful to create a breakthrough in (art-)journaling and overcome all that is holding you back now from starting being creative .You can find her on www.lisasonora.com She's really great and had to overcome many big obstacles in her life. I hope her words can help you.<br /><br />As I am from the Netherlands my english is not perfect, but hopefully good enough for you to understand. <br /><br />With love<br />AliceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834958948586521727.post-75593195318310397282015-07-28T03:51:27.030-05:002015-07-28T03:51:27.030-05:00Leslie, I am always moved by reading your words. Y...Leslie, I am always moved by reading your words. You are so sincere, open and dare to reveal your true vulnarability. You made such an amazing journey. Thank you for your support and inspiration. I think many woman can relate to what you write and went/go through.<br /><br />warm wishes,<br />AliceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com